Los Angeles, U.S.A. - IMAX Corporation and Warner Bros. Pictures announced that New Line Cinema’s ‘Rock of Ages’, based on the hit Broadway musical, will be released in the immersive IMAX format for a limited engagement in 39 IMAX theatres worldwide. Domestically, the film will open in 35 IMAX locations day-and-date with the film’s wide release on June 15, 2012. Additional playdates will be added as pending bookings are confirmed. Directed byAdam Shankman, the film stars Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Paul Giamatti, Russell Brand, Mary J. Blige and Catherine Zeta-Jones, with Alec Baldwin, and Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx.

The IMAX release of ‘Rock of Ages’ will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

‘Rock of Ages’ tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits ofDef Leppard, Foreigner, Journey, Poison, REO Speedwagon, Twisted Sister and more.

The movie musical stars Julianne Hough, with actor/singer Diego Boneta in his feature film debut, Russell Brand, Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti, Academy Award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones, Malin Akerman and R&B queen Mary J. Blige, with Oscar nominee Alec Baldwin , and Oscar nominee Tom Cruise.

Shankman directs ‘Rock of Ages’ from a screenplay by Justin Theroux and Chris D’Arienzo and Allan Loeb, based on D’Arienzo’s musical of the same name. The film is being produced by Matthew Weaver,Scott Prisand, Carl Levin, Tobey Maguire, Garrett Grant and Jennifer Gibgot, with Toby Emmerich,Richard Brener, Michael Disco, Samuel J. Brown, Hillary Butorac Weaver, Janet Billig Rich, Shankman and D’Arienzo serving as executive producers.

Rounding out the ‘Rock of Ages’ creative team are director of photography Bojan Bazelli (‘Hairspray’), production designer Jon Hutman (‘It’s Complicated’), editor Emma E. Hickox (‘A Walk To Remember’), Oscar nominated costume designer Rita Ryack (‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’, ‘Hairspray’), Grammy-nominated music supervisor Matt Sullivan (‘Dreamgirls’, ‘Nine’), executive and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Mia Michaels (“So You Think You Can Dance”). The original score is by executive music producer Adam Anders and Peer Astrom (TV’s “Glee”).

New Line Cinema presents, a Corner Store Entertainment production, in association with Material Pictures, in association with Offspring Entertainment, an Adam Shankman film, ‘Rock of Ages’. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

‘Rock of Ages’ has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA for for sexual content, suggestive dancing, some heavy drinking, and language.

‘Rock of Ages: The IMAX Experience’ is scheduled to play day-and-date at the following IMAX theatres beginning June 15:

The United States

• Alaska, Anchorage – Regal Tikahtnu Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Arizona, Phoenix – AMC Deer Valley 30 with IMAX
• California, Aliso Viejo – Regal Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 + IMAX
• California, Burbank – AMC Burbank 16 with IMAX
• California, Escondido – Regal Escondido Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Colorado, Lakewood – Regal UA Colorado Mills Stadium 16 + IMAX
• District of Columbia, Washington – AMC Loews Georgetown 14 with IMAX
• Florida, Brandon – AMC The Regency 20 with IMAX
• Florida, Orlando – AMC Loews Universal Cineplex 20 with IMAX
• Florida, South Miami – AMC Sunset Place 24 with IMAX
• Florida, St. Augustine – The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater
• Georgia, Cumming – AMC Avenue Forsyth 12 with IMAX
• Illinois, Peoria – Rave Grand Prairie 18 + IMAX
• Illinois, Schaumburg – AMC Loews Streets of Woodfield 20 with IMAX
• Indiana, Noblesville – Goodrich Hamilton 16 IMAX
• Iowa, Davenport – Rave Davenport 53 + IMAX
• Kansas, Leawood – AMC Town Center 20 with IMAX
• Michigan, Sterling Heights – AMC Forum 30 with IMAX
• Minnesota, Edina – AMC Southdale 16 with IMAX
• New Jersey, Hamilton – AMC Hamilton 24 with IMAX
• New York, New York City – AMC Loews 34th Street 14 with IMAX
• North Carolina, Raleigh – The Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum
• Oklahoma, Tulsa – Cinemark Tulsa + IMAX
• Oregon, Tigard – Regal Bridgeport Village Stadium 18 + IMAX
• Tennessee, Hendersonville – Regal Streets of Indian Lake Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Texas, Austin – Regal Gateway Stadium 16 + IMAX
• Texas, Frisco – AMC Stonebriar 24 with IMAX
• Utah, Salt Lake City – Megaplex 12 at the Gateway ATK IMAX Theatre
• Washington, Seattle – Pacific Science Center PACCAR IMAX

Canada

• Alberta, Calgary – Empire Studio 16 Country Hills IMAX
• Ontario, Ancaster – Cineplex SilverCity Ancaster Cinemas IMAX
• Ontario, Gloucester – Cineplex SilverCity Gloucester Cinemas IMAX
• Ontario, London – Cineplex SilverCity London Cinemas IMAX
• Ontario, Toronto – AMC Yonge + Dundas 24 with IMAX
• Quebec, Montreal – AMC Forum 22 with IMAX

International

• Austria, Graz – Cineplexx Graz IMAX
• Austria, Hohenems – Cineplexx IMAX Hohenems
• Austria, Vienna –Apollo Das Kino Vienna IMAX
• Italy, Milan – UCI IMAX Pioltello Milano

Image Courtesy of   Warner Brothers

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